Gil Scott-Heron was a brilliant poet/historian/revolutionary/musician. I can still recall him playing on Saturday Night Live singing his heart out on Johannesburg. And if you've never checked out his work, listen to B-Movie. He will be missed. RIP

Gil Scott-Heron was a brilliant poet/historian/revolutionary/musician. I can still recall him playing on Saturday Night Live singing his heart out on Johannesburg. And if you've never checked out his work, listen to B-Movie. He will be missed. RIP

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amen. one of the strongest voices of his generation who has never received the recognition he deserves. r.i.p., gsh.

WOW. I just found out that Gil Scott-Heron was married to actress Brenda Sykes, a former love interest of Jim Brown.
Gil had one of the best band names too. Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson and the Midnight Band.